Hood: hinge and attachmentsRecall 26V-108 · Newmar vehicles
Newmar Corporation recall 26V-108 covers 3,582 Newmar vehicles for a hood: hinge and attachments problem, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 23% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V108000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The hood stops mounting adhesive may fail, which can allow the hood stop to detach while the vehicle is in transit.
The risk
Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the hood stop brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 627 RSB.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
23%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.